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The Best Things To Do In Columbus, Ohio This Summer

There is always something to do

Megan Ferguson
Apr 17, 2017
Kent State University
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I have such a deep love for the town I'm from. Columbus is a great place for me. I hear people all the time who are bored and can't find things to do, but that just isn't true. There is so much to do right under your nose. If you are ever in the Columbus area here are some of the best things to do.

1. The Columbus Zoo

Anyone who knows me knows that the Columbus Zoo is my favorite place ever. It is relatively cheap and has so much to offer. It is the best thing to do on a sunny Saturday during the summer.

2. The Columbus Commons

If you haven't been there before and don't know where it is, it's downtown and has so much to offer and it's FREE. They have lots of free exercise classes and cool events. Last year I went to an event where they had 50 food trucks and I spent all my money there, but totally worth it.

3. Easton

I love to go shopping as much as the next person, but sometimes I don't want to go when it's really nice out because I feel like it's a waste of a day. Easton is a perfect mix. This outdoor mall has some of the best stores and you get to enjoy the outdoors.

4. Franklin Park Conservatory

The Franklin Park Conservatory is the cutest place with so much character. Not only is it filled with cool habitats for butterflies it has amazing glass pieces. It is cheap and relaxing, perfect for summer.

5. COSI

This is a more expensive place to go, but definitely a must-do every summer. Cosi is the science museum downtown, which I guess is geared more towards kids. I enjoy it probably more now than I did then though. It is so big you can easily spend an entire day there.

6. Columbus Museum of Art

If you want to culture yourself for the day absolutely go check out the Columbus Museum of Art. It is amazing to see all of the art the is right in your own city.

7. Hayden Falls

To me Hayden Falls reminds of a little piece of Hocking Hills. Normally I don't have the time to drive all the way to there so it's nice to enjoy a piece of nature.

8. Park of Roses

If you can't tell by this article I like the outdoors! The park of roses is a beautiful (and free) place to spend a day. Especially if you have a dog to walk and let me pet.

9. The Ohio State Fair

THE BUTTER COW!!!!!! If you grew up in Columbus you know exactly what the butter cow is. For those of you who don't, take a wild guess. Thats right. At the Ohio State Fair there is a life sized cow made of butter. If you haven't seen it, you are definitely missing out.


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